Cayman 2006
Chassis Information • Section 10
CHASSIS - INTRODUCTION ........................................ 225
AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM ................................................. 226
Air Governor .........................................................226
Air Storage Tanks .................................................. 227
Air System - Charging (External) ........................... 227
Air Fittings ............................................................ 227
Air Coupler - Universal .......................................... 228
AIR DRYER ................................................................. 229
Desiccant Cartridge ............................................... 230
Desiccant-Type Air Dryer ....................................... 230
Air Dryer Cycle ...................................................... 231
AIR SPRING INSPECTIONS ........................................ 231
HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES ......................................... 232
Adjusting Ride Height ............................................ 232
BRAKE SYSTEMS ......................................................233
Air Brakes ............................................................. 233
Park & Emergency Brake System ..........................234
Brake Adjustment/Slack Adjuster ........................... 234
Backup Brake Systems ........................................ 235
BRAKE - AUXILIARY .................................................. 235
EXHAUST BRAKE ....................................................... 235
Maintenance ......................................................... 236
ABS SYSTEM (ANTI-LOCK BRAKES) .......................... 237
FRONT AXLE .............................................................. 239
Alignment ............................................................. 239
Wet Hub ................................................................ 241
Lubrication Maintenance Safety ............................. 242
Steering Components ............................................ 242
Steering Column ................................................... 243
Drag Link .............................................................. 243
Center Link ...........................................................244
Steering Spindles .................................................. 244
Control Arm Bushings ........................................... 244
Steering Gear 244
Front Brakes ..........................................................245
DRIVE AXLE & DRIVE SHAFT ..................................... 245
U-Joint Angles, Phasing & Drive Shaft Balance ...... 247
Lubrication Maintenance ....................................... 248
SHOCK ABSORBER ..................................................... 249
LEVELING SYSTEM .................................................... 249
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. 252
Diagnostic Fault Codes .......................................... 253
STARTING PROCEDURE ............................................. 254
Normal Starting ..................................................... 254
Cold Weather ........................................................ 255
ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 256
ENGINE SHUTDOWN .................................................. 256
Extended Engine Shutdown ................................... 257
COOLANT SYSTEM ..................................................... 257
Coolant System Maintenance ................................ 259
CHARGE AIR COOLER ................................................260
TRANSMISSION ......................................................... 261
Transmission Check Light .....................................263
Preventive Measures ............................................. 263
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATING FLUID ........................ 264
Transmission Fluid Level - Cold Check ................... 265
Transmission Fluid Level - Hot Check .................... 265
FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................ 266
Fuel Requirements ................................................. 266
Fuel Tank ............................................................... 266
Fuel Sender ........................................................... 267
Fuel Lines & Hoses ............................................... 268
Fuel Filters ............................................................268
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .................................................269
Hydraulic Reservoir (Power Steering) .................... 269
Hydraulic Filter (Power Steering) ............................ 270
AIR FILTER ................................................................. 270
Air Filter Minder ..................................................... 270
Changing the Filter ................................................ 270
LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE .................................... 271
LUBRICATION CHARTS ............................................... 274
SPECIFICATIONS CHARTS .......................................... 276
Tank Capacities .....................................................276
Engine Specifications ............................................ 276
Chassis Fluid Capacities ........................................ 276
Generator Specifications .......................................277
Filters & Belts ........................................................ 277
BATTERY SPECIFICATION CHARTS ............................ 278
METRIC/U.S. CONVERSION CHART ............................ 279
MAINTENANCE RECORDS .......................................... 280